Meiyazhagan (transl. Sweetheart) is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by C. Prem Kumar. The film is produced by Jyothika and Suriya under 2D Entertainment. It stars Karthi in the titular role, alongside Arvind Swamy, Rajkiran and Sri Divya.
| Meiyazhagan | |
|---|---|
 First look poster | |
| Directed by | C. Prem Kumar |
| Written by | C. Prem Kumar |
| Produced by | Jyothika Suriya |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Mahendiran Jayaraju |
| Edited by | R. Govindraj |
| Music by | Govind Vasantha |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Sakthi Film Factory |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
The film was officially announced in February 2024 under the tentative title Karthi 27, as it is Karthi's 27th film as the leading actor, and the official title was announced in May 2024. Principal photography commenced in November 2023. It was predominantly shot in Chennai and Kodambakkam, and wrapped by late-February 2024. The film has music composed by Govind Vasantha, cinematography handled by Mahendiran Jayaraju and editing by R. Govindraj.
Cast
edit- Karthi
- Arvind Swamy
- Sri Divya
- Rajkiran
- Swathi Konde
- Devadarshini
- Jayaprakash
- Sriranjani
- Ilavarasu
- Karunakaran
- Saran Shakthi
- Raichal Rabecca
- Merku Thodarchi Malai Antony
- Rajkumar
- Indumathy Manikandan
- Rani Samyuktha
- Kayal Subramani
- Ashok Pandian
Production
editDevelopment
editFollowing five years since the release of '96 in 2023, C. Prem Kumar was reported to collaborate with Karthi for his upcoming directorial.[1] Production would reportedly begin after the actor completed filming for Japan (2023) and 2D Entertainment, headed by Suriya and Jyothika, were reported to produce the venture.[2][3] That July, cinematographer P. C. Sreeram confirmed the project. Including his inclusion, he also announced the inclusion of Govind Vasantha and Arvind Swamy.[4] However, on 24 May 2024, Sreeram was revealed to have been replaced by Mahendiran Jayaraju due to reasons unknown. In addition to Mahendiran, editor R. Govindraj, production designer Rajeevan, art director S. Ayyappan and costume designer Subhashree Kaarthik Vijay were revealed. The film's official title, Meiyazhagan, was announced the same day.[5]
Filming
editPrincipal photography began with an inaugural puja ceremony on 9 November 2023 in Chennai, while the first schedule commenced on 17 November 2023 in Kodambakkam.[6] Filming wrapped by 24 February 2024.[7]
Music
editThe music and background score is composed by Govind Vasantha, in his second collaboration with Prem Kumar and Karthi after '96 and Thambi, respectively.[8]
References
edit- ^ "96 director Prem Kumar roped in for Karthi's next, film to commence in a few months". India Today. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 January 2023. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Karthi to shoot for a new film with director Prem Kumar after 'Japan'". The Times of India. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 24 April 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Karthi to do a film with 96' director Premkumar?". Cinema Express. 16 January 2023. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Karthi And Arvind Swamy To Appear Onscreen For 1st Time In '96 Director Premkumar's Next". News18. 27 July 2023. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Karthi 27 titled Meiyazhagan". Cinema Express. 24 May 2024. Archived from the original on 24 May 2024. Retrieved 24 May 2024.
- ^ "Karthi 27: Karthi's upcoming film goes on floors; touted to be family drama". OTTPlay. 17 November 2023. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Karthi 27". Cinema Express. 24 February 2024. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
- ^ "Karthi to start shooting for his new film on this date? - Hot updates". IndiaGlitz.com. 17 November 2023. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
External links
edit- Meiyazhagan at IMDb
